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Communication:
Principles for a Lifetime
Seventh Edition
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Steven A. Beebe,
Susan J. Beebe,
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Diana K. Ivy,
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All Answers Included
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, Test Bank for
Chapter 1: Identifying Foundations of Human Communication
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Multiple Choice
1.1. As the text relates, leaders of major corporations believe that is the most important skill for
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workers to have.
a. computer literacy
b. creativity
c. verbalizing
d. listening
Answer: d
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Chapter: 01
Module: 1.1
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Explain why it is important to study communication.
Topic: Why Study Communication?
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Remember the Facts
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1.2. Marietta shook her head in agreement and smiled when Jordan suggested they go out for dinner.
Marietta is using to communicate her message.
a. transitions
b. language
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c. symbols
d. signposts
Answer: c
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
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process.
Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Apply What You Know
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1.3. The words on the pages of a textbook and the wave of a hand your friend makes when she sees you
on the street are both examples of .
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a. nonverbal messages
b. signposts
c. symbols
d. visual images
Answer: c
Chapter: 01
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Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
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Difficulty: Moderate
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1.4. Even though Connor felt strongly about his position on the matter, he included all opposing views in
his presentation because he knew his audience consisted of people who felt differently than he did.
Connor is demonstrating the idea of being .
a. other-oriented
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b. self-oriented
c. unintentional
d. intentional
Answer: a
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
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Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Apply What You Know
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1.5. Ginny didn’t want to speak to her seatmate on the plane, so when she got into her seat, she
purposefully avoided making eye contact. This shows how communication is .
a. inescapable
b. irreversible
c. plausible
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d. complicated
Answer: a
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
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Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Apply What You Know
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1.6. Gilberto makes a negative comment about Kristen’s new haircut. He quickly recants saying, “I’m
sorry, Kristen. You know I didn’t mean it.” Unfortunately, Kristen still feels hurt. This example
demonstrates that communication is .
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a. inescapable
b. intentional
c. irreversible
d. complicated
Answer: c
Chapter: 01
ES
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
M
For
PR
Communication:
Principles for a Lifetime
Seventh Edition
ES
Steven A. Beebe,
Susan J. Beebe,
SI
Diana K. Ivy,
VE
G
All Chapters Included
R
All Answers Included
AD
ES
, ES
AD
R
G
VE
SI
ES
PR
M
, Test Bank for
Chapter 1: Identifying Foundations of Human Communication
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Multiple Choice
1.1. As the text relates, leaders of major corporations believe that is the most important skill for
PR
workers to have.
a. computer literacy
b. creativity
c. verbalizing
d. listening
Answer: d
ES
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.1
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Explain why it is important to study communication.
Topic: Why Study Communication?
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Remember the Facts
SI
1.2. Marietta shook her head in agreement and smiled when Jordan suggested they go out for dinner.
Marietta is using to communicate her message.
a. transitions
b. language
VE
c. symbols
d. signposts
Answer: c
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
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process.
Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Apply What You Know
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1.3. The words on the pages of a textbook and the wave of a hand your friend makes when she sees you
on the street are both examples of .
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a. nonverbal messages
b. signposts
c. symbols
d. visual images
Answer: c
Chapter: 01
ES
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
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All Chapters Included
Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Apply What You Know All Answers Included
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1.4. Even though Connor felt strongly about his position on the matter, he included all opposing views in
his presentation because he knew his audience consisted of people who felt differently than he did.
Connor is demonstrating the idea of being .
a. other-oriented
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b. self-oriented
c. unintentional
d. intentional
Answer: a
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
ES
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Apply What You Know
SI
1.5. Ginny didn’t want to speak to her seatmate on the plane, so when she got into her seat, she
purposefully avoided making eye contact. This shows how communication is .
a. inescapable
b. irreversible
c. plausible
VE
d. complicated
Answer: a
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
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Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Apply What You Know
R
1.6. Gilberto makes a negative comment about Kristen’s new haircut. He quickly recants saying, “I’m
sorry, Kristen. You know I didn’t mean it.” Unfortunately, Kristen still feels hurt. This example
demonstrates that communication is .
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a. inescapable
b. intentional
c. irreversible
d. complicated
Answer: c
Chapter: 01
ES
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
